So are we all having wifi issues?

mbell75 · mbell75 #1 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 04:30 AM

Lots of others on the official Apple forum are, so am I. Weak wifi signal and then it will completely drop every 10-15 minutes and you have to log back on to your network. Not good.

Paulie420 · Paulie420 #2 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mbell75

Lots of others on the official Apple forum are, so am I. Weak wifi signal and then it will completely drop every 10-15 minutes and you have to log back on to your network. Not good.

Over here in California it's been smooth sailing. Have another router just to test?

Take it back to apple tomorrow. Repeat problem. New iPad.

I've had a few crashed apps but wifi is a cracking.

Paulie

Sent from my iPad

mysn95 · mysn95 #3 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 07:42 AM

No probes for me. Used at home, Starbucks and Panera.

bobtomay · bobtomay #4 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 07:54 AM

I'd like to know what they're using. Mine is just flat out flying connected to my first gen TC using 'n'. Have not tried it on my D-Link yet, but I'll get to it. Maybe I'll visit a B&N this morning to test it there.

mbell75 · mbell75 #5 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bobtomay

I'd like to know what they're using. Mine is just flat out flying connected to my first gen TC using 'n'. Have not tried it on my D-Link yet, but I'll get to it. Maybe I'll visit a B&N this morning to test it there.

I am using my Sprint Overdrive mobile hotspot. This is for sure a widespread problem. More threads are popping up about it. I am taking this back tomorrow...

Apple - Support - Discussions - Wifi forgets settings ...
Apple - Support - Discussions - Weak wifi ...

BadApple · BadApple #6 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 08:55 AM

I am using a n airport an it flys...

Dillinger-63 · Dillinger-63 #7 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 09:11 AM

Not one WiFi, nor any other issues at all on my 32 gig model.

bobtomay · bobtomay #8 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 09:17 AM

The first poster there is using a hidden SSID. This is a well known issue on Macs for a lot of folks and really no need for it while using WPA2.

Can see how this would ruin the experience for a great many. I'd suggest some do some testing. My initial tests with speedtest.net:

Download speeds
20410 at my n only network where I'm usually sitting.
1176 on my combo g+n network at the opposite end of the house
21563 on the same g+n network from the same side of the house

And the reason I have two wireless networks to begin with. My experience has been no different with my Macs.

Have had no issue in moving back and forth between them either.

Doc750 · Doc750 #9 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 09:35 AM

no issues with wifi at all. I've used it at four places. Mac store, Panera, Local Library and home. Everything went smoothly at all four places.

mbell75 · mbell75 #10 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 09:42 AM

Well dammit. I am down here at Starbucks and my iPad is working perfect on their wifi here. Appears to be an issue with my mobile hotspot. That sucks, I can't come to Starbucks every time I want to use it

rfe959 · rfe959 #11 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 10:04 AM

No problems with my 32GB. Wifi is alot faster than I expected.

BadApple · BadApple #12 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 10:40 AM

I also am using a hidden network but on a airport extreme N, it runs perfect and as fast as my MacBook.

mbell75 · mbell75 #13 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 11:07 AM

Seems my issue was the password on my router. Disabled it and have not had any issues since.

bobtomay · bobtomay #14 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 11:28 AM

mbell, were you using WEP on the router? Another issue we've seen a lot. Just changing to WPA seems to take care of it.

Voony · Voony #15 (**permalink**)

04-04-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mbell75

Well dammit. I am down here at Starbucks and my iPad is working perfect on their wifi here. Appears to be an issue with my mobile hotspot. That sucks, I can't come to Starbucks every time I want to use it

If I may ask, do you pay something to use WiFi at Starbucks or can anyone who has ATT&T use it there?

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Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,814 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-04-2010, 07:54 AM I'd like to know what they're using. Mine is just flat out flying connected to my first gen TC using 'n'. Have not tried it on my D-Link yet, but I'll get to it. Maybe I'll visit a B&N this morning to test it there. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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Member Since: Feb 25, 2006 Location: Streator, Illinois Posts: 643 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13 Inch, 2 Mac Mini's 1.66 & 1.83, 2- iMac Intel i3 iPhone 4 & iPad 2 32 gig.	04-04-2010, 09:11 AM Not one WiFi, nor any other issues at all on my 32 gig model. My Avatar is in memory of my beloved K-9, Dillinger who was killed in the line of duty.
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bobtomay #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,814 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	04-04-2010, 09:17 AM The first poster there is using a hidden SSID. This is a well known issue on Macs for a lot of folks and really no need for it while using WPA2. Can see how this would ruin the experience for a great many. I'd suggest some do some testing. My initial tests with speedtest.net: Download speeds 20410 at my n only network where I'm usually sitting. 1176 on my combo g+n network at the opposite end of the house 21563 on the same g+n network from the same side of the house And the reason I have two wireless networks to begin with. My experience has been no different with my Macs. Have had no issue in moving back and forth between them either. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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Doc750 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 27, 2009 Location: MD/IL Posts: 102 Mac Specs: Macbook5,2, iPad 16 gb, iPhone 3GS 32 gb, Iphone 4	04-04-2010, 09:35 AM no issues with wifi at all. I've used it at four places. Mac store, Panera, Local Library and home. Everything went smoothly at all four places. Last edited by Doc750; 04-04-2010 at 09:49 AM.
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mbell75 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 02, 2009 Posts: 13	04-04-2010, 04:30 AM Lots of others on the official Apple forum are, so am I. Weak wifi signal and then it will completely drop every 10-15 minutes and you have to log back on to your network. Not good.
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Member Since: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 562 Mac Specs: 32G iPad	04-04-2010, 08:55 AM I am using a n airport an it flys...
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mbell75 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 02, 2009 Posts: 13	04-04-2010, 09:42 AM Well dammit. I am down here at Starbucks and my iPad is working perfect on their wifi here. Appears to be an issue with my mobile hotspot. That sucks, I can't come to Starbucks every time I want to use it
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rfe959 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 12, 2009 Location: Kansas, U.S.A. Posts: 108 Mac Specs: Macbook 2,1, Macbook Pro 5.1, (2) iphone 4S's, (2) iPad Mini's, Apple TV, MacBook Pro 9.2	04-04-2010, 10:04 AM No problems with my 32GB. Wifi is alot faster than I expected.
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BadApple #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 562 Mac Specs: 32G iPad	04-04-2010, 10:40 AM I also am using a hidden network but on a airport extreme N, it runs perfect and as fast as my MacBook.
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mbell75 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 02, 2009 Posts: 13	04-04-2010, 11:07 AM Seems my issue was the password on my router. Disabled it and have not had any issues since.
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